Tourmakeady
is the name given to this area, a rural district situated between
Lough Mask and the Partry Mountains. It has a population of approximately 1000
people and is a Gaeltacht area. Being a Gaeltacht means that it is a traditional
Irish speaking area.
Tuar
Mhic Éadaighar bhruach Loch Measca.
Iascach breac, áilleacht sléibhte,
ceol is ceilí agus fíorchaoin fáilte.
Tourmakeady
and the surrounding area offers peace, tranquillity and outstanding scenery.
The mountains and lake provide plenty of activity for the outdoor enthusiast,
whether its hillwalking in the mountains, a leisurely stroll in the local woods
or fishing on Lough Mask.
Local fisherman Brian Garvey with his
16.2lb trout that he caught on Lough Mask
A century ago something new in the revival of Irish started with the
setting up of Coláiste Chonnacht in Tourmakeady.
Coláiste Chonnacht
Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, 1905
Beidh seoladh do leabhar i dTigh Phaidí ar Dé Céadaoin.
10/08, 8pm, ag comóradh 100 bliain do Coláiste Chonnacht
i dTuar Mhic Éadaigh. Beidh aoi chainteoir ag tabhairt léacht
faoi stair suimiúil an choláiste agus na daoine cáiliúla
a thug cuairt ar an ceantar ag an am.
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